Baby Shower Day 2!!

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Canteloupe vs. Butternut Squash

 

There seems to be a slight difference of opinion. As we learned yesterday, "The Bump" claims BabyGirl Davis is about the size of a large Butternut Squash. However, according to "Parents", "Countdown my Pregnancy", and "BabyCenter", BabyGirl Davis is the approximately the size of a Cantaloupe! I guess Cantaloupes and Butternut Squash can be similar in size. Either way, we know for certain that she is SWEET!!

 

"Week 34

Your baby is the size of a cantaloupe.

Baby's Length: 17.72 in.

Baby's Weight: 4.73 lbs"

 

 

 

 

 And She Can Hear Music

Also according to "The Bump", her hearing is pretty well developed and she might enjoy hearing music, including a lullaby or two. In fact, some say that baby will recognize songs mom sings while she’s in the womb, and may even be more easily soothed by them if she’s used to them once she’s on the “outside.” Well, we all know that BabyGirl Davis hears lots of music from the voices of both her mom and her dad - and she is certainly blessed to have such beautiful music to listen to! We even have some evidence that she has been responding to sounds and music for a few weeks now. According to "Parents"  - "she's turning her head, pirouetting, and moving her body from side to side." Sounds like dancing to me! Do you think that's what she is doing here? (click on the arrow to see the video - taken about 3 weeks ago!):

 

 

 

I think Paul was enjoying the show, too!

 

 

 

 The Decorations

Imagine this Owl Diaper "Cake" as a Centerpiece!

 

To see how this fun Diaper Cake was made - visit http://craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-twist-on-diaper-cake.html and scroll down past the bicycle diaper cake.

 

 

And - as promised, we put together the Owl A Glow  decoration from  yesterday - and here it is:

 







the Food!!

 

Of course we need to give the Cantaloupe equal time - so, even though it is not really the season for Cantaloupe, it will be the feature in today's recipe from the "Fine Cooking" website (http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/prosciutto-melon-mint-white-balsamic-vinegar.aspx):

 

Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon with Mint & White Balsamic Vinegar

 

Serves eight as an appetizer.

• by Jennifer Armentroutfrom Fine Cooking
  Issue 86
  Last Edit Date: 5/20/2011 4:03:58 PM

This riff on a classic Italian hors d’oeuvre is a great way to start a summer gathering.

• 1 ripe cantaloupe
• 2 Tbs. very thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 to 3 tsp. white balsamic vinegar
• 6 oz. very thinly sliced prosciutto, preferably imported

With a sharp knife, trim the peel from the melon. Cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Slice one of the halves lengthwise into slender wedges, and then cut the wedges in half crosswise. (Wrap and save the other melon half for another use.)
Put the melon wedges in a medium bowl and toss them with the mint, pepper, and vinegar to taste—the sweeter the melon, the more vinegar you can use. Tear the prosciutto lengthwise into 1- to 2-inch-wide strips and wrap a strip or two around each piece of melon. Arrange the wrapped melon on a serving platter. If making ahead, cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Make Ahead Tips

You can assemble this dish up to two hours ahead, if you like, but the mint will darken a bit.

 

 

 the Beverage....

 

 

Our Party Punch today (From Taste of Home) will honor the idea that BabyGirl Davis can hear those sweet lullabies her parents sing:

 

Rock-A-Bye Baby Punch

 

64 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.

Ingredients

• 3 quarts raspberry sherbet, softened
• 6 liters ginger ale, chilled

Directions

• Just before serving, place sherbet in punch bowl. Add ginger ale;
• stir until sherbet is almost melted. Yield: about 2 gallons (about
• 64 half-cup servings).





 

 

 Time for a Game

 

 

See if you can name each of the nursery rhymes in the clues below. Put your answers in the comments - can anyone get them all without checking Goggle?

Nursery Rhyme Rhetoric Clues
1. Clumsy kids on an errand to the well.
2. Irreparable broken egg.
3. Small seated girl who is scared of insects.
4. Young forgetful shepherd girl.
5. Hungry singing boy.
6. Tired shepherd boy with trumpet.
7. Male trio who bathed together.
8. Small boy who eats his pies with his hands.
9. Triplet felines who can't keep track of their clothing.
10. Maternal game bird.
11. Elderly woman with hungry dog and empty cabinets.
12. Elderly woman with unique living quarters.
13. Cheap, freshly baked pastries.
14. Musical feline and dancing dishes.
15. Swift boy who leaps over flames.

Our Thought for the Day

 

Elaine and Keith have an active and full life, and moments of relaxation will only become more rare once their precious bundle of joy arrives. Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes may help BabyGirl Davis relax and go to sleep - what are some of your best ideas to help Elaine and Keith get some rest? (Share your thoughts in the comment
section)

The Poll
The answer to yesterdays poll question was "Emma" - as it was in most states.

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